What Do Your Parents Expect From You?

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I expect that my will tell me right from wrong and teach me the lessons that will make me a better human being, I expect they would be

caring and loving

but also strict enough to tell me when I step out of line, to always hope that I succeed and comfort when I lose.

What parents expect from students?

The first thing that parents expect from school is

the happiness of their children

. It is very important that the school is able to create an environment where learning is encouraged. This also means that children should fall in love with the very idea of learning itself.

What does a parent expect from a child?

Parents expect their kids

to have a good life partner

, after all, it would be that one person with whom their child has to spend the rest of the life with. They expect you to get settled at a decent marriageable age with someone who is comfortably settled in life and would not become a financial burden.

What do parents expect from their child in school?


Committed, happy and effective teaching staff

.

A safe school environment

.

Intellectual and emotional growth fostered by the school

.

Strong home/school communication

.

What are parental expectations?

Parental expectations are

an aspect of parental attitudes

and are the hopes and aspirations that parents might have for their children, in terms of, for example, their educational attainment, occupational status etc.

What do parents want?

In order of most to least popular, parents ranked the relative importance of each attribute this way:

responsibility, hard work, helping others

, good manners, independence, creativity, empathy for others, tolerance, persistence, curiosity, obedience and religious faith.

Why do kids get embarrassed of their parents?

They don't want their parents knowing everything that is going on with them and they try and keep their life a secret. The result is usually a

parent who pushes back

, because they feel their child is “hiding something.” This feeling of lack of trust can cause a teen to feel embarrassed by their parent.

What parents want to hear from teachers?

Parents want their kids to enjoy school. And parents want

more communication and transparency

. They want to hear from teachers and administrators, as well as board members and district employees. QCan you talk more about transparency?

How much time should I spend with my child?

With the average amount of time parents spend on their kids at

150 minutes and and 115 minutes

for college-educated moms and dads, we can conclude that 115 – 150 minutes is the gold standard. A stay at home parent spending 2X – 5X more time with their kids is unnecessary.

What areas does your child need improvement?

  • Adaptability. Adaptability might seem like a skill that is too advanced for a toddler, but it's actually important to nurture it early in life. …
  • Critical Thinking. …
  • Problem Solving. …
  • Self-Control. …
  • Working Memory.

Why do parents want their child to be perfect?


Having high standards

is often a good trait in a parent because it sets expectations for a child and helps them to succeed in life. … Kids who think they have to be perfect are at a higher risk of mental health problems, like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Why do my parents expect too much from me?

Usually when your parents expect a lot from you it's

because they see the potential you have that you may not even see in yourself

. Don't short yourself by putting forth a half effort, really try your best. Not only will you make your parents proud of you but you'll be proud of you as well. Don't beat yourself up.

How do you discipline your child?

  1. Show and tell. Teach children right from wrong with calm words and actions. …
  2. Set limits. …
  3. Give consequences. …
  4. Hear them out. …
  5. Give them your attention. …
  6. Catch them being good. …
  7. Know when not to respond. …
  8. Be prepared for trouble.

How do you deal with parental expectations?

Explain that you're worried you can't meet their expectations. Tell them what you see

for your

future, even if the answer is “I don't know.” Proving that you're thinking about what's next – even if you're not sure – might make them feel more secure. Listen to what they have to say.

What happens when parents expectations are too high?

Parents can

undermine their children's performance in middle and high school

if they set their academic expectations too high. That's the conclusion of a new study. It finds that while high but realistic expectations can help students perform well, unrealistically high expectations can harm their performance.

What are unrealistic expectations?

Unrealistic expectations

assume a level of control that we don't actually have in a situation

. We repeatedly feel disappointment that the expectation hasn't been met.

Maria LaPaige
Author
Maria LaPaige
Maria is a parenting expert and mother of three. She has written several books on parenting and child development, and has been featured in various parenting magazines. Maria's practical approach to family life has helped many parents navigate the ups and downs of raising children.